Transportation discussion
Don't tax you don't tax me, tax the guy behind the tree. Succinct summary of the discussion regarding transportation woes around the state. We all want something done, but very few are willing to pay for any improvements. We need leaders who are willing to…
Due diligence.
I have been waiting for this article to be posted at The HooK since I read it on Thursday. All buyers and sellers should read it. This is a great opening paragraph from the Fearless Consumer's column - Talk about a rude surprise: When sewage…
This is what I’ve been saying!
According to the one million-plus-member National Association of Realtors, 86% of new real estate licensees exit the business within a year. And only 7% go on to their first license renewal. Obviously, the high turnover rate has negative consequences for consumers as well as for…
Morning reading
So you want to live near a school? Green Renovations Rebuild New Orleans differently If subscriptions are needed for the above, bugmenot. Get ready for an extraordinarily expensive winter. I have said it before and I'll say it again, make sure you have enough homeowner's…
Charlottesville Tomorrow
Today saw the launch of a new non-partisan advocacy group for Charlottesville and Albemarle issues. Charlottesville Tomorrow takes the KISS principle and runs with it. If pictures say one thousand words, this organization has and will have a lot to say. The press conference held…
Affordable housing
I will have to find time to listen to this today. Affordable housing does pose a great challenge to our region. More than likely however, more government involvement is not the answer. Government has no business attempting to legislate affordability.
Morning reading
So you want to be a landlord? One aspect of being a landlord that is often forgotten (especially in this exuberant market) - Expect routine cash outlays. Rental properties aren't all about money coming in. You'll probably need to paint apartments (or offices) between tenants…
Old Trail Approved
The Old Trail development was approved last night. The impact on the infrastructure in Crozet should not be minimized. It will be interesting to see in fifteen years whether the developers still live in the area. Daily Progress WINA My favorite quote - “As far…
Old Trail hearing this evening.
Tonight is the night for Old Trail's rezoning. Referencing the first quote from the developer, if they were "intending" to make the changes, they should make them prior to approval. Most of the items that the Planning Commission added were items we were going to…
Soccer season!
It is soccer season again. I am coaching my daughter's U-12 team again and playing as often as possible myself. Our area is truly lucky to have such wonderful soccer fields all around Charlottesville and Albemarle. Coaching takes up an awful lot of time -…